Our events

Dear guests,

Due to the current market situation, we reserve the right to increase all prices in the course of the year. Our general terms and conditions are here can be viewed here.

We kindly point out that if an event is particularly popular, we may well seat you at the table together with other guests.

All events are also easily and conveniently available via the online/voucher store.
Click here or on the respective “Request event” button.

Sun | July 5, 2026

International Wine & Summer Festival Ketschauer Hof

2 - 9 p.m. | Courtyard Park

Further information

“After the party is before the party”?
That’s right, that’s why the tickets for the Summer Festival 2026 are already available for you in our online/voucher store!

The exact date is Sunday, July 5, 2026, otherwise same place and time.
Or another way to remember it: always the first Sunday in July! SAVE THE DATE !

With friendly guest chefs and our chefs at the gourmet stations, with international wineries and VDP.Pfalz wineries and, of course, with the legendary Big Bottle Bar. On top of all that, there’s live summer music to get your ears grooving. This sounds like summer!

VIP benefits:
fast lane entry to the event / exclusive seating reservation in the restaurant L.A. Jordan ** – terrace or winter garden / partial wine service / additional wines can be ordered (not included in the ticket) / amuse bouche by chef Daniel Schimkowitsch

incl. Food, drinks and live music
Regular Ticket 299 € p. P.
VIP Ticket 399 € p. p. – limited and with seat reservation
at tables of 4 or 6 with other guests

Sat | November 8, 2025

Champagne Tasting

3 - 7 p.m. | Kelterhaus + Cave

Further information

A glamorous tasting that takes place on 2 floors, in our festive wine press house and in the historic vaulted cellar, and is extremely popular among connoisseurs and new discoverers! In a lively exchange with the representatives of around 14 renowned invited champagne houses, you will have the opportunity to taste more than 40 varieties, including prestigious champagnes such as vintage champagnes.
“Champagne is always a good idea!”

109 € p.p.

Sat | November 8, 2025

Champagne dinner with the champagne house Eric Rodez

7 p.m. | Restaurant L.A. Jordan

Further information

“Nothing adds more luxury to an evening than CHAMPAGNER!”, says head chef Daniel Schimkowitsch **.

This year, sommelier Stephan Nitzsche has invited the champagne house Eric Rodez. His champagnes are masterpieces and shine with filigree and finesse. Eric Rodez compares his creative process to that of a musician. “A whole new symphony is created every year!” he enthuses.

An exclusive evening at L.A. Jordan with a 6-course dinner by Daniel Schimkowitsch, accompanied by exquisite and finely tuned champagnes.
“Champagne s’il vous plaît!”

incl. 6-course menu, champagne reception, champagne accompaniment, water and coffee
450 € p. p.

Fri | November 21, 2025

Palatinate battles with...Italy!

6.30 p.m. | Restaurant RIVA

Further information

The next round of the Wine Battle is taking place in our restaurant RIVA, this time “Palatinate versus Italy”. Restaurant manager Julian Berkhemer presents the wines of our Palatinate homeland, while sommelier Dominik Blanke sends Italians into the race. The two team colleagues will host the evening together as opponents and record the guests’ votes in the battle. Which region will win?
Enjoy a coordinated 4-course RIVA menu for the duel between the two regions, with a winery from Italy competing against one from the Palatinate for each course.

The wineries at the start are:
ITALY:
Cantina Terlan, Bolzano | Omina Romana, Velletri/Lazio | Le Mortelle, Grosseto | Luigi Pira, Serralunga d’Alba

PFALZ:
Frank John, Neustadt-Königsbach | Von Winning, Deidesheim | Knipser, Laumersheim | Privy Councillor Dr. von Bassermann-Jordan, Deidesheim

incl. 4-course menu & battle wines, aperitif, water and coffee
139 € p. p.

Wed & Thu | December 24 & 25, 2025

Christmas menu at the Riva

6.30 p.m. | Restaurant RIVA

Further information

Give the Christmas menu as a gift, bring your friends and family along and give yourself and your loved ones the best Christmas present: time together with pleasure.

OUR CHRISTMAS MENU

MARINATED TUNFISH
Lime and maple syrup vinaigrette | wild herbs | fennel mousse
***
STUFFED BRETONIAN POLL
Cockle | pumpkin | tarragon-salt-lemonNage
***
BACK AND ROAST
FROM POLTINGER REH
Frittatenknödel | Herbsttrompeten | Kerbelknolle
***
CRÊPE SUZETTE
Topfen | Cointreau orange liqueur | orange cream ice cream

UPGRADE with this refreshing intermediate course:
Blood orange sorbet infused with Pierre Brut from
Weingut Geheimer Rat Dr. von Bassermann-Jordan
+ € 9.50

4 courses 89 € p.p.

Thu & Fri | December 25 & 26, 2025

Christmas menu at 1718

lunch & dinner | Restaurant 1718

Further information

Now comes the cozy part! Our Christmas menu is just the thing. Enjoy our winter delicacies in 5 or 4 courses, sit back and relax and let us spoil you and your loved ones.

5 courses 99 € p.p.
4 courses 87 € p.p. (without velouté)

Wed | December 31, 2025

New Year's Eve menu at 1718

6.30 p.m. | Restaurant 1718

Further information

Round off 2025 in a relaxed atmosphere in our Restaurant 1718.

OUR NEW YEAR’S EVE MENU

The New Year’s Eve menu ends with dessert
and the evening in the restaurant draws to a close.

incl. 7 courses, champagne reception and coffee
199 € p.p.

MI | December 31, 2025

New Year's Eve gala menu

6.30 p.m. | Restaurant L.A. Jordan

Further information

A GALA menu without equal! Look forward to a glamorous turn of the year at Restauant L. A. Jordan with the “Best of 2025” by Daniel Schimkowitsch and his team.

incl. Gala menu in 8 courses, champagne reception, mineral water, coffee and midnight snack | 495 € p.p.

Wed | December 31, 2025

NEW YEAR'S EVE TAKE AWAY AT RESTAURANT SUSHI B.

5 - 7 p.m. | Restaurant Sushi B.

Further information

Simply choose from the New Year’s Eve Take Away on the website and order by the end of December.

info@sushi-b.de
or 0 63 26 / 96 50 50

PICK-UP
ON DECEMBER 31, 2026
5 – 7 PM
AT THE RESTAURANT SUSHI B.
AT THE REICHSRAT VON BUHL WINERY,
WEINSTRASSE 18,
67146 DEIDESHEIM

Sun | January 18, 2026

JANUARY DELIGHTS || 3 COCKTAILS WITH AND WITHOUT & 3 FLIGHTS TAPAS

6 p.m. | Restaurant RIVA

Further information

Even at the beginning of the year, enjoyment is a top priority for us!
We open the New Year’s month in style and prepare a choice of three non-alcoholic or alcoholic cocktail creations in the usual relaxed RIVA atmosphere
. We also serve finger food, small dishes and tapas in three flights – perfect for tasting, sharing and enjoying.

INCL. 3 FLIGHTS TAPAS & MORE, COCKTAILS, WATER AND COFFEE
119 € p. p.

Fri | 6 Feruary 2026

SUSHI & VON WINNING - AN INGENIOUS PAIRING!

6.30 p.m. | Restaurant Sushi B.

Further information

An evening at the Sushi B. restaurant with the von Winning winery. Be there when chef
Piotr Suszek prepares five courses of sushi for you and Stephan Attmann, Managing Director of the von Winning winery, puts together the best flights from his wine cellar – this time from the entire portfolio.

The great wine guru Stephan Attmann himself will tell you how and why.

INCL. 5 COURSES OF SUSHI, CORRESPONDING WINES, WATER AND COFFEE
149 € p. p.

Sat | February 14, 2026

VALENTINE'S MENU AT THE RIVA

6 p.m. | Restaurant RIVA

Further information

Our Valentine’s menu for fresh & everlasting lovers for romantic hours for two!

INCL. 4-COURSE MENU
AND APÉRITIF
90 € p.p.

Sat | February 14, 2026

BE MY VALENTINE!

6.30 p.m. | Restaurant Sushi B.

Further information

Let’s eat sushi, drink wine
and have a good time, darling!

INCL. 5-COURSE VALENTINE’S MENU,
CORRESPONDING WINES,
WATER AND COFFEE
139 € p.p.

Sat | February 21, 2026

THE BEST OF WATER

10 am - 6 pm | Kochatelier Ketschauer Hof

Further information

After a welcome with sparkling wine, 1718 chef Mike Deuschel will truly “dive” with you.
Today’s theme is “Sea & Sea“, and he will bring you Breton turbot, Heligoland lobster, bar mussels and Wadden oysters from the fish market
.

In this workshop, you will learn techniques for processing fish and seafood.
You will gain knowledge about food pairing, i.e. which side dishes and sauces go well together.
And of course, the four-course menu prepared together will also be eaten in a relaxed atmosphere, with accompanying wines as a matter of course.

INCL. 4 COURSES “THE BEST OF WATER”, CORRESPONDING WINES, COFFEE AND WATER, APRON AND RECIPE BOOKLET
225 € p.p.

Fri | February 27, 2026

SEAFOOD & BUBBLES - AN EVENING BY THE SEA

6.30 p.m. | Restaurant 1718

Further information

The sea is calling and asking if you’re in?

The program includes seafood and bubbles for gourmets and connoisseurs.
Our five-course menu will spoil you with a variation of oysters, a delicate
squid risotto with scallops and the aromatic 1718 bouillabaisse. Tender turbot awaits you as the main course, and our “Surprise” dessert is the sweet finale.

We serve selected sparkling and sparkling wines from these exceptional wineries from the beautiful Palatinate:
Krack, Andres, Fitz-Ritter and Reichsrat von Buhl.

Join us for an evening by the sea – we look forward to seeing you!

INCL. 5 COURSES OF SEAFOOD,
6 DIFFERENT BUBBLES UNLIMITED,
WATER AND COFFEE
199 € p. p.

March 1 - 17, 2026

FONDUE DE POISSON || FISH FONDUE WEEKS AT 1718

from 6 p.m. | Restaurant 1718

Further information

For a good two weeks, we serve fish fondue à la chinoise alongside the à la carte menu in Restaurant 1718.
A French seafood salad kicks things off, after which you dip prepared
tender fish – turbot, skrei, Arctic char, Argentinean prawns and scallops – into the fine fondue broth.
Served with La Ratte herb potatoes, braised fennel, bavaroise sauce and crustacean foam.
The Surprise dessert rounds off the evening in a relaxed, casual atmosphere.

STARTER INCLUDED,
FONDUE AND DESSERT
ZZGL. DRINKS
99 € p.p.

Fri | March 20, 2026

PFALZ BATTLES ... AUSTRIA!

6.30 p.m. | Restaurant RIVA

Further information

Our Wine Battle goes into the next round, this time “Palatinate versus Austria”.
restaurant manager Julian Berkhemer presents wines from our Palatinate homeland, while
sommelier Dominik Blanke sends the Austrians into the race.

Together, the two teammates host the evening as rivals and record the guests’ votes in the battle. Which wines will win?

Enjoy a 4-course RIVA menu, with a wine estate from Austria competing against one from the Palatinate for each course.

The wineries at the start are:
AUSTRIA:
Heinrich from Gols, Burgenland
F.X. Pichler from Dürnstein, Wachau
Hirtzberger from Spitz, Wachau
Tement from Berghausen, Styria

PFALZ:
Privy Councillor Dr. vonBassermann-Jordan from Deidesheim
Oliver Zeter from Neustadt-Haardt
Odinstal from Wachenheim
Andres from Deidesheim

INCL. 4-COURSE MENU & BATTLE-WINES,
APERITIF, WATER AND COFFEE
149 € p.p.

Sat | March 21, 2026

LEGENDS AS GUESTS AT L. A. JORDAN: DOMAINE DE LA ROMANÉE-CONTI

7 p.m. | Restaurant L. A. Jordan

Further information

La Quintessence du Goût – An evening with the wines of the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti.

There are moments when time seems to stand still.
Head chef Daniel Schimkowitsch and sommelier Stephan Nitzsche invite you to a culinary
event of rare radiance: an exclusive menu accompanied by the finest wines from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti – the vinophile legend that has been regarded as the
ultimate in Burgundian winemaking for centuries.

For wine lovers, the vineyard is the holy grail of the wine world. The chalky soils of Vosne-Romanée undoubtedly produce the most sought-after and expensive wines, which are revered by collectors and connoisseurs all over the world and are more than just big names. Each bottle bears the legacy of generations, each glass tells of terroir, time and the quiet magic of Burgundy.

Today we are pouring out some of the rare jewels of this legendary domaine: Corton-Charlemagne, Echézeaux, Richebourg, Romanée-Saint-Vivant and La Tâche. And for those who are looking for the
incomparable, the legendary Romanée-
Conti itself: a wine that is considered the essence of elegance worldwide.

Daniel Schimkowitsch creates a menu in six courses – finely composed and with the creative depth that makes his cuisine one of the most exciting in Germany.

An evening created for those who seek the extraordinary.

INCL. 6-COURSE MENU & APERITIF, LEGENDARY DRC WINES, WATER AND COFFEE
TICKET 1.800 € p.p.

BZW.
HOW O.G. ZZGL. 1 GLASS ROMANÉE-CONTI
TICKET 2.800 € p.p.

Reservations are limited – secure your place for this unique experience.

Sun & Mon | April 5 & 6, 2026

EASTER MENU "HAPPY EASTER"

lunch & dinner | Restaurant 1718

Further information

Happy Easter at the Ketschauer Hof!

Bring your family and friends and let us spoil you with a festive spring menu on both holidays.

5 COURSES 95 € p.p.
4 COURSES 85 € p.p.
3 COURSES 69 € p.p.

Sun | April 5, 2026

EASTER MENU "EGG-CELLENT EASTER"

Mon | April 6, 2026

à la carte

from 3 p.m. | Restaurant RIVA

Further information

Have an Egg-cellent Easter in the Kaisergarten Deidesheim!
Bring your favorite person with you and have a good time with us.

On Easter Sunday you can look forward to a festive spring menu in five, four or three courses.

5 COURSES 95 € p.p.
4 COURSES 85 € p.p.
3 COURSES 69 € p.p.

On Easter Monday you can choose from our spring menu from 3 pm.

Sat | April 11, 2026

LA TAVOLATA ITALIANA: DINING TOGETHER WITH PASTA & WINE

from 6 p.m. | Restaurant RIVA

Further information

An evening like an extended family in Italy!
The special thing about it: we set tables for six to eight people, dishes and accompanying wines are placed in the middle of the table – typical “tavolata” – and everyone helps themselves or pours as they wish. Bring your friends, family… and we will spoil you with this four-course Italian menu:

Crustini with lardo and sage
Tuna and bean salad & carpaccio
***
Spaghetti alle Vongole
***
Poached fillet of beef in Barolo
with typical Italian garnishes
***
White chocolate tiramisu
with cantuccini and cream cheese

A wonderfully authentic Italian experience that celebrates conviviality, joy and good food.
We look forward to welcoming you and to an unforgettable evening. Evviva l’Italia!

INCL. 4-COURSE MENU, ITALIAN WINE, WATER AND COFFEE
149 € p.p.

ONLY at tables of 6/8 people.
We will put you together.

Fri | May 1, 2026

SUSHI X REICHSRAT VON BUHL: PRESENTATION OF THE BIG GROWTHS 2024

6.30 p.m. | Restaurant Sushi B.

Further information

At today’s tasting premiere, Monika Schmid, Managing Director of Weingut Reichsrat von Buhl, presents the complete flight of her 2024 GGs for the first time.

Look forward to a great vintage, perfectly matched to the eight-course sushi menu presented by chef Piotr Suszek.
“Let’s roll together!”

INCL. 8-COURSE MENU, APERITIF, GGS 2024, WATER AND COFFEE
199 € p.p.

Sun | May 10, 2026

LONG-SLEEPER BREAKFAST ON MOTHER'S DAY

11.30 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Restaurant RIVA

Further information

How wonderful would it be as a mom to be able to sleep in on Mother’s Day and still have
your loved ones around you?

Treat yourself to a long lie-in and let us spoil you and your family with our late riser breakfast!
We prepare egg dishes fresh in our show kitchen, and there are also refreshing smoothies,
honey straight from the honeycomb and other delicacies from our varied buffet.

On this special day, the buffet is complemented with our festive soup and a Bavarian cream with fresh strawberries.

49 € p.p.

Sun | May 10, 2026

MOTHER'S DAY MENU

lunch & dinner | Restaurant 1718

Further information

Cheers to all the heroines of everyday life!

Bring your heroine along with the whole family! The dear mommy can lean back today
and enjoy the day.

5 COURSES 95 € p.p.
4 COURSES 85 € p.p.
3 COURSES 69 € p.p.

Of course you can also choose
à la carte.

SA - Tue | May 23 - 26, 2026

PENTECOST AT BASSERMANN-JORDAN: WITH DELICACIES FROM KETSCHAUER HOF

SA - MO: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. | Weingut Geh. Rat Dr. von Bassermann-Jordan

Tue: 5 - 10 pm | Weingut Geh. Rat Dr. von Bassermann-Jordan

Further information

On the occasion of the four-day Geißbock city festival in Deidesheim, the courtyard of our sister winery
Geheimer Rat Dr. von Bassermann-Jordan will be open daily until 10 pm on the Whitsun weekend.
In addition to morning pints and the legendary “Pfälzer Platte”, there will also be live music and culinary specialties from the Ketschauer Hof under the label “Food by Ketschauer Hof”.

Celebrate a town festival with us that is unlike any other. Experience the highlight of the festivities on Whit Tuesday in front of the old town hall in Deidesheim : the historic billy goat auction.
Then as now, it’s a lot of fun where the highest bidder takes home the billy goat.

Just come along, enjoy and who knows… with a lot of luck you might even win the billy goat at auction!

Sat | May 30, 2026

BBQ - THE ROOF IS ON FIRE!

10 am - 6 pm | Kochatelier Ketschauer Hof

Further information

After a welcome with sparkling wine, RIVA chef Mike Deuschel “heats things up”.
He is passionate about the premium meat of his supplier and loyalty partner “Otto Gourmet” and brings special meat qualities and specialties for you in his shopping cart today.

Today you will learn how to prepare meat for the barbecue, get tips on different barbecue methods with an open or closed lid, how to prepare healthy food on the barbecue and, above all, how to barbecue without stress.

Of course, the four-course menu prepared together is also eaten in a cozy atmosphere
, with matching wines as a matter of course.

INCL. 4 COURSES “ON FIRE”, CORRESPONDING WINES, COFFEE AND WATER, APRON AND RECIPE BOOKLET
189 € p. p.

Fri | June 5, 2026

SUNSET BBQ: 3 COURSES FROM THE GRILL

6.30 p.m. | Restaurant 1718

Further information

What could be nicer than sitting around a table on a long summer evening and enjoying the balmy night?

Today, the 1718 chefs are grilling three seasonal courses for you on the summer terrace.
Come to the grill and put together whatever you feel like. We serve dips, side dishes and salads, paired with wonderful summer terrace wines.

Take a seat at our long table on the 1718 terrace and enjoy
good company, culinary lightness and a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere under
the open sky, true to the motto “good to have, good to drink, good to feel”.

INCL. 3-COURSE MENU, SUMMER WINES, WATER AND COFFEE
169 € p.p.

Sun | July 5, 2026

International Wine & Summer Festival Ketschauer Hof

2 - 9 p.m. | Courtyard Park

Further information

“After the party is before the party”?
That’s right, that’s why the tickets for the Summer Festival 2026 are already available for you in our online/voucher store!

The exact date is Sunday, July 5, 2026, otherwise same place and time.
Or another way to remember it: always the first Sunday in July! SAVE THE DATE !

VIP benefits:
fast lane entry to the event / exclusive with seat reservation in the restaurant L.A. Jordan ** – terrace or winter garden / partial wine service / additional wines can be ordered (not included in the ticket) / 1 additional dish from chef Daniel Schimkowitsch

incl. Food, drinks and live music
Regular Ticket 299 € p. P.
VIP Ticket 399 € p. p. – limited and with seat reservation
at tables of 4 or 6 with other guests

Fri | August 7, 2026

WAGYU MENU & BEER PAIRING

6 p.m. | Restaurant 1718

Further information

An exclusive evening with an exquisite five-course Wagyu menu and a carefully matched beer pairing.

Enjoy Wagyu beef from the northern Black Forest with every course, where the animals live on pasture all year round and are reared with great dedication by the Abend-Spaeth family. The fine marbling and tender texture allow unique flavors to unfold, which are complemented by creative side dishes and sauces.

This evening, the Wagyu breeders will also be present in person to provide exciting insights into the husbandry, philosophy and origins of their extraordinary animals.

We serve a well-thought-out beer pairing with Veltins premium beers:
Helles, Kellerbier and wheat beer – carefully selected to harmoniously accompany the nuances of the Wagyu with fresh, malty notes and light hop aromas.

INCL. 5 COURSES OF WAGYU, BEER PAIRING, WATER AND COFFEE
169 € p.p.

Sat | August 22, 2026

MEDITERRANEAN SUMMER CUISINE

10 am - 6 pm | Kochatelier Ketschauer Hof

Further information

After a welcome with sparkling wine, RIVA chef Mike Deuschel will take you on a Mediterranean summer journey from Portugal to Italy and Morocco. In his luggage, of course, he will bring aromas, herbs and much more from these regions and a four-course menu specially designed for you.

Of course, the food prepared together is also eaten in a cozy atmosphere, with matching
wines as a matter of course.

INCL. 4 COURSES “MEDITERRANEAN STYLE”, CORRESPONDING WINES, COFFEE AND WATER, APRON AND RECIPE BOOKLET
189 € p.p.

Fri | September 4, 2026

UMAMI & UNIQUE SPECIMENS: GALA OF GREAT WINES OF THE REICHSRAT VON BUHL WINERY

6.30 p.m. | Restaurant Sushi B.

Further information

7 WINES, 7 VINTAGES, 7 SITES.
That makes 7 stories about great Buhl wines with a unique character that hardly anyone knows how to tell better than the managing director of the winery, Monika Schmid, herself.

Let us take you on a vinophile journey through time to great wines from different vintages and enjoy a brilliant evening with masterful sushi art in seven courses by chef Piotr Suszek.

INCL. 7-COURSE MENU, APERITIF, GGS, WATER AND COFFEE
229 € p.p.

Sun | September 6, 2026

GG-PRESENTATION IN DEIDESHEIM

11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Kelterhaus Ketschauer Hof

Further information

Together with the VDP wineries from
Deidesheim, Forst and Wachenheim, Weingut Geheimer Rat Dr. von Bassermann-Jordan will be presenting the Grosse Gewächse 2025.

Be there when the big ones start!

TICKET RESERVATION VIA THE WINERY GEHEIMER RAT DR. VON BASSERMANN-JORDAN!
35 € p.p.

Sat | October 24, 2026

THE BEST OF FOREST AND MEADOW

10 am - 6 pm | Kochatelier Ketschauer Hof

Further information

After a welcome with sparkling wine, RIVA chef Mike Deuschel takes you into the forest and onto the meadow.

In today’s workshop, you will prepare excellent quality pheasant, Poltinger roe deer, partridge and hare and add the techniques you have learned to your repertoire. You will gain knowledge about food pairing, i.e. the question of which side dishes and sauces are suitable.

And of course, the four-course menu prepared together is also eaten in a cozy atmosphere, with matching wines as a matter of course.

INCL. 4 COURSES “FOREST & MEADOW”, CORRESPONDING WINES, COFFEE AND WATER, APRON
AND RECIPE BOOK
225 € p.p.

Sat | November 14, 2026

CHAMPAGNE TASTING

3 - 7 p.m. | Kelterhaus & Cave at the Ketschauer Hof pleasure resort

Further information

This champagne event is extremely popular among connoisseurs and new discoverers and will be held for the 10th time in 2026!

The glamorous event takes place on two floors, in our festive “Kelterhaus” and in the historic vaulted cellar “Cave 1822”. In a lively exchange with at least 14 renowned
champagne houses, you will have the opportunity to taste the presented collections.

Look forward to over 40 varieties – from iconic rarities to exciting newcomers – in a festive, informal atmosphere.

109 € p.p.

Sat | November 14, 2026

CHAMPAGNE DINNER WITH THE CHAMPAGNE HOUSE POL ROGER

7 p.m. | Restaurant L. A. Jordan

Further information

Some evenings are special – elegant, enjoyable, unforgettable.

Today, the two-star restaurant L.A. Jordan invites you to an exclusive champagne dinner with the traditional champagne house Pol Roger. Since 1849, the name has stood for style, finesse and tradition. No less a personage than Sir Winston Churchill once declared Pol Roger to be the “most drinkable address in the world” – a compliment that still resonates today.

For this special evening, chef Daniel Schimkowitsch has created a six-course menu that picks up on the elegance and depth of the prestige cuvées served exclusively and brings them to the plate.
Each course is accompanied by hand-picked champagnes, including rare rarities and the
precious Édition Vinothèque – a tribute to time, patience and perfection.

An evening full of moments of pleasure, sparkling glasses and culinary passion – for all those who love something special.

INCL. 6-COURSE MENU, CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION, CHAMPAGNE ACCOMPANIMENT, WATER AND COFFEE
555 € p.p.

Fri | November 20, 2026

WINE BATTLE "ROYALE": NEW WORLD VS. OLD WORLD

6.30 p.m. | Restaurant RIVA

Further information

Are you already familiar with our popular “Wine Battle” event series? Very good, because now comes the next level in “ROYALE” mode!
This time, it’s not just regions or countries that are battling it out – now it’s worlds!
We’re sending wineries from the Old World – the origins of viticulture – into the race
against those from the New World and their reputation for innovation.

Restaurant manager Julian Berkhemer represents the Old World and focuses on German wineries that stand for tradition and terroir. His opponent is his sommelier Dominik Blanke, who provocatively challenges with experimental wineries from overseas. Together, the two teammates host the evening as opponents and record the guests’ votes in the battle.
Which wines have the edge?

Enjoy a coordinated four-course menu for the duel, with a wine estate from the Old World competing against one from the New World for each course.

The wineries at the start are:
ALTE WELT:
Künstler from Hochheim
Huber from Malterdingen
Salwey from Baden
Reichsrat von Buhl from Deidesheim

NEW WORLD:
Penfolds from Australia
Robert Mondavi from California
Errázuriz from Chile
Cloudy Bay from New Zealand

INCL. 4-COURSE MENU & BATTLE-WINES, APERITIF, WATER AND COFFEE
189 € p.p.

IN THE EVENT OF PARTICULARLY HIGH DEMAND, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MOVE THIS EVENT TO THE KELTERHAUS, KETSCHAUER HOF.

Thu & Fri | December 24 & 25, 2026

CHRISTMAS MENU RIVA

from 6 p.m. | Restaurant RIVA

Further information

UPGRADE with this refreshing intermediate course:
Cassis sorbet infused with Riesling sparkling wine from the
Privy Councillor Dr. von Bassermann-Jordan Winery
+ 9.50 €

PER PERSON 89 € p.p.

On 24.12. the menu is exclusively for our hotel guests.
On 25.12. you can choose between menu and à la carte.

Fri & Sat | December 25 & 26, 2026

CHRISTMAS MENU 1718

lunch & dinner | Restaurant 1718

Further information

Now comes the cozy part!
Our Christmas menu is just the thing.

Enjoy our winter delicacies in five or four courses, sit back and relax
and let us spoil you and your loved ones.

5 COURSES | 99 € p.p.
4 COURSES | 89 € p.p. WITHOUT VELOUTÉ

On 26.12. you can choose between menu or à la carte.

Thu | December 31, 2026

7-COURSE NEW YEAR'S EVE MENU

6.30 p.m. | Restaurant 1718

Further information

Round off 2026 in a relaxed atmosphere in our Restaurant 1718.

The menu ends with dessert and the evening in the restaurant draws to a close. After the fireworks in the Ketschauer Hof, you are welcome to continue celebrating at the New Year’s Eve party in the RIVA restaurant.

INCL. 7 COURSES, CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION AND COFFEE
199 € p.p.

Thu | December 31, 2026

NEW YEAR'S EVE GALA MENU

18.30 | Restaurant L.A. Jordan

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A GALA menu without equal!

Look forward to a glamorous turn of the year at Restauant L. A. Jordan with the “Best of 2026” by Daniel Schimkowitsch and his team.

INCL. 8-COURSE GALA MENU, CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION, MINERAL WATER, COFFEE AND MIDNIGHT SNACK
540 € p.p.

Thu | December 31, 2026

NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY WITH 6-COURSE NEW YEAR'S EVE MENU

6.30 p.m. | Restaurant RIVA

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Thu | December 31, 2026

NEW YEAR'S EVE TAKE AWAY AT RESTAURANT SUSHI B.

Pick up 17 - 19 h | Restaurant Sushi B.

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Simply choose from the New Year’s Eve Take Away on the website and order by the end of December.

info@sushi-b.de
or 0 63 26 / 96 50 50

PICK-UP
ON DECEMBER 31, 2026
5 – 7 PM
AT THE RESTAURANT SUSHI B.
AT THE REICHSRAT VON BUHL WINERY,
WEINSTRASSE 18,
67146 DEIDESHEIM

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